drivetrains
Torque transmission assemblies
A drivetrain is the system of components that transmits power from a vehicle's engine to its wheels.
In cars and trucks, this includes the transmission, driveshaft, differential, and axles—everything between the engine and the wheels that makes the vehicle move.
The term extends to bicycles, where the drivetrain encompasses the pedals, chain, and gears.
The mechanic said my drivetrain needs a complete overhaul.
Different drivetrain configurations—front-wheel, rear-wheel, all-wheel—affect how a vehicle handles and performs.
Sending of information
- differentialRelative difference between things
- axleShaft for wheel rotation
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
torque converter · propeller shaft · CVT · AWD · FWD · 4WD · transfer case · dual-clutch
Vehicle propulsion system
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- sprocketsToothed wheels for chains
couplings · kinematics · dynamics · hydraulics · gear ratio · efficiency · friction · mechanical advantage
Energy-to-motion converter
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- inverterChanges DC to AC
- regenerative brakingBraking that recovers energy
- reduction gearMechanism lowering output speed
single-speed · efficiency · Tesla · EV · hybrid
Linked segments forming length
- derailleurBike gear changer
- cassetteMagnetic audio cartridge
- cranksetPedal-to-chain transfer component
- chainringBicycle's front sprocket
freewheel · hub · pedals · bottom bracket · cog · single-speed · fixed-gear · cadence
transmission
Sending of information
- differentialRelative difference between things
- axleShaft for wheel rotation
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
clutch · torque converter · propeller shaft · CVT · AWD · FWD · 4WD · transfer case · dual-clutch · automatic
powertrain
Vehicle propulsion system
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
sprockets · couplings · kinematics · dynamics · hydraulics · gear ratio · efficiency · friction · mechanical advantage · load capacity
motor
Energy-to-motion converter
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- inverterChanges DC to AC
- regenerative brakingBraking that recovers energy
reduction gear · single-speed · efficiency · Tesla · EV · hybrid
chain
Linked segments forming length
- derailleurBike gear changer
- cassetteMagnetic audio cartridge
- cranksetPedal-to-chain transfer component
chainring · freewheel · hub · pedals · bottom bracket · cog · single-speed · fixed-gear · cadence · shifting
- machineryengine, machinery, industrial machinery, motors, engines
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drivetrainsengines
Machines converting fuel to motion
powerplants · motors · braking systems · suspension systems · electrical systems
drivetrainsengines
Machines converting fuel to motion
powerplants · power sources · motors · prime movers · wheels